Earn double if you sell furniture back to IKEA Canada in October
Planning to get rid of old furniture from IKEA Canada? Instead of throwing it away, you might want to consider selling it back to the retailer.
As part of Circular Economy Month, IKEA Canada is inviting customers to reflect on how the furniture they no longer need can find new life in someone else’s home.
“Circular Economy Month is a reminder that even small changes at home can have a meaningful impact,” said Selwyn Crittendon, CEO and chief sustainability officer. “These initiatives reflect our commitment to a more circular future where products are reused, repurposed, and rehomed to support both people and the planet.”
From Oct. 1 to 31, the company’s sell-back program is offering double the sell-back value on eligible products.
The sell-back program allows customers to return used items to IKEA Canada. The retailer buys back the well-loved furniture, paying the customer in store credits.
According to the company, its sell-back program saw over 13,000 successful submissions last year.
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How the IKEA Canada sell-back program works
If you’re unfamiliar with the program, here’s a quick primer.
You’ll first have to submit an application on the sell-back program page to check how much in-store credit you’ll receive for your used products. To participate in the program, you must be an IKEA Family member.
You’ll receive an estimate about three to five days after submitting your application. If your submission is approved, you’ll have 30 days to bring the assembled furniture to an IKEA Canada near you.
The store’s exchange and returns will examine the condition of your furniture and provide a final price, which the company says can differ from the original estimate. Customers will then receive in-store credit to spend online or in person at any time. Unfortunately, the store credits can’t be used at IKEA Canada bistros, restaurants, or Swedish food markets.
What used items are eligible for the sell-back program?
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IKEA Canada buys back the following second-hand items:
- Bookcases and shelf units
- Chest of drawers, nightstands
- Cabinets (non-kitchen)
- Chairs and stools (excluding fabric upholstered)
- Dining tables
- Office desks and chairs (excluding fabric upholstered)
- Multimedia furniture (TV benches, etc.)
- Small tables (side, coffee, nesting, etc.)
- Home DĂ©cor and Storage (excluding lighting & cookware)
The retailer does not currently buy back the following used products:
- Non-IKEA products
- Products that have been used outside, including outdoor furniture
- Hacked or modified products
- Market hall items, including cookware and lighting fixtures
- Mattresses and bed textiles, such as blankets and mattress protectors
- Bed frames
- Sofas and armchairs (fabric upholstered)
- Other soft furnishings such as pillows, towels, rugs, etc.
- Items that contain glass
- Kitchens including benchtops, cabinets and fronts
- PAX wardrobes and accessories
- Other oversized items
- Appliances or other electrical items
- Children’s and baby products such as cribs, mattresses, and changing tables
- Products that are more than 10 years past their end-of-sale date
- Products that are missing their original IKEA sticker (usually located under the top or underneath the product)
According to the retailer, items that qualify should be in good, resaleable condition; complete and fully functional; properly assembled; and clean and unmodified.
In addition to earning double in the sell-back program, the store is also offering 15 per cent off on furniture from its As-Is marketplace, both in-store and online.